Dear Lifehacker, I really need a massage, but I'm confused by the dozens of different types to choose from. What's the difference between, like, a Swedish massage, a deep tissue massage, or a Shiatsu massage? How do I know which one to pick? »2/13/14 10:00am 2/13/14 10:00am

Nobody likes a bee sting. If you want to counter the effects of one quickly, The Wall Street Journal recommends using a mixture of meat tenderizer and water on the sting. »8/12/13 9:30am 8/12/13 9:30am

Dear Lifehacker, Every time I go to the pharmacy, I'm confused. What's the difference between something like Tylenol and Advil? When should I use each one? What about sleep aids or cough medicines? Are generics okay, or should I spring for the brand name instead? »6/12/13 8:00am 6/12/13 8:00am

If you've ever received an injection of any kind you might have heard the advice of the doctor to look away so it won't hurt. As it turns out, new research published in the journal Pain provides evidence that looking away actually does decrease the amount of pain you feel. »5/15/12 7:30am 5/15/12 7:30am

Everyday stress, sitting hunched over a keyboard all day, strength training—lots of things can cause knots and tension in your shoulders, back, and legs. All you need to loosen those muscles is just a baseball, a long sock, and a chair. »2/02/12 9:30am 2/02/12 9:30am

Dear Lifehacker, Every time I give my girlfriend a back massage, I kind of give up early because my arms get tired and I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. I'd like to get better at it, though, and I also have my own tension (especially in my shoulders) I'd like to massage out. Do you have any massage tips I can use? »12/29/11 10:00am 12/29/11 10:00am

Ear-popping pain is one of the hazards of flying. For some, especially kids or those with colds, Pain In The Ear or Airplane Ear can be quite severe. Mun Fitness Blog suggests several tips for preventing this condition, including the "Valsalva maneuver." »12/15/11 9:30am 12/15/11 9:30am

With cold and flu season setting in, you might have already had your first dance with a fever and treated it with medication, but a recent study in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests the best way to deal with a mild fever might be to let it run its course. »12/14/11 6:30am 12/14/11 6:30am

If your shoes rub the tops of your feet, your toes feel too restricted, the shoe feels too tight on the top of your feet, or your heels slip up and down you may find that using an alternate shoe lacing method will reduce pain. »12/04/11 4:00pm 12/04/11 4:00pm

Generally you'd put mustard on a grilled hotdog, but if you happen to grill your hand or some other part of your body you'll want to slather on the spicy condiment as well. Why? As Instructables user kazmataz notes, it's suitable for relieving mild burns. Here's what you need to do: »10/18/11 12:30pm 10/18/11 12:30pm

Good posture is essential for preventing back and neck pain, but it's not always easy to tell if you're keeping everything in alignment. An easy way to check is with the wall test. »8/23/11 7:30am 8/23/11 7:30am

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Unfortunately, as we all come out to enjoy the summer sun, so do the bees, wasps and other angry insects. If you get stung and don't have painkiller nearby, you can actually just use the end of a cigarette to dull the pain. »7/19/11 9:00am 7/19/11 9:00am

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Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints (exacerbated, no doubt, by sitting in office chairs for hours on end). A recent study suggests massage therapy may provide pain relief and improve functioning even more than medication can. »7/06/11 6:00am 7/06/11 6:00am

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It's finally Summer but that brings one of the year's most annoying problems: bug bites. If you do fall victim to a bee sting or mosquito bite, you can easily relieve the itching and redness with the help of Vick's Vapo Rub. »6/30/11 9:00am 6/30/11 9:00am

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Sitting at your desk all day can literally be a pain in the neck. This 4-minute video from GAIAM yoga instructor Rodney Yee can help loosen tight neck and shoulder muscles, relieving stress. »5/03/11 6:30am 5/03/11 6:30am

Next time you stumble into a patch of poison ivy at a picnic, The Daily Green web site suggests pouring a little vodka on the affected area to cure what ails you. In fact, the article offers a total of 10 unusual uses for the popular beverage, from flower preservation and insect repellent to toothache reliever and… »5/11/08 3:00pm 5/11/08 3:00pm

If your foray into the world of traditional wetshaving left you with a little razor burn, weblog Gomestic says applying a tea bag to the inflamed skin can reduce the pain. In fact, the post offers 15 unusual uses for tea bags, the majority of which involve pain relief in one form or another. I've only been a tea… »10/25/07 4:00pm 10/25/07 4:00pm